[quote="Uncle Rico":2twrj825]Quite an underperformance by the RL 'powers that be' putting it politely. Although, are we 100% sure that the Hearns were turned down rather than they walked or were being unreasonable? With our sports past record, it's an easy assumption to make that they messed up. However, one thing stuck in my mind on the Darts SKY Documentary preview and that was Barry could "smell the money", maybe he could only smell mushy peas when it came to RL and organising team sports with owners many of whom could be said to have egos isn't quite as straightforward as dealing with individuals in the darts, snooker and boxing world. Perhaps, it was all a dream, romantic wishful thinking[/quote:2twrj825] As far as I know the Hearns were asked to come on board and take on an 'event', think it was the Challenge Cup and / or the Magic Weekend. They turned this down and said the only way they would get involved is if they had complete control over the sport - I can't see how doing that would be a good idea irrespective to what has happened to darts, but its all opinions at the end of the day. We absolutely should be looking at ways to push certain players in to the mainstream where we can to push the sport forward - easier said than done I guess... I think the stadium rename stays just about on the right side of cringe for me, helped by the fact Littler clearly is such a big Wire fan.

[quote="Alffi_7":q0tye0jp]As far as I know the Hearns were asked to come on board and take on an 'event', think it was the Challenge Cup and / or the Magic Weekend. They turned this down and said the only way they would get involved is if they had complete control over the sport - I can't see how doing that would be a good idea irrespective to what has happened to darts, but its all opinions at the end of the day. We absolutely should be looking at ways to push certain players in to the mainstream where we can to push the sport forward - easier said than done I guess... I think the stadium rename stays just about on the right side of cringe for me, helped by the fact Littler clearly is such a big Wire fan.[/quote:q0tye0jp] I think Eddie Hearn speaks a lot of truth in this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jto-5gb ... SebSternik - Lack of stars and celebrities. - Game dying - TV contracts "wimpering out" - Hearns wanted to be in charge of the "overhaul" of RL. Seems like a lost opportunity to me.

[quote="Alffi_7":q0tye0jp]As far as I know the Hearns were asked to come on board and take on an 'event', think it was the Challenge Cup and / or the Magic Weekend. They turned this down and said the only way they would get involved is if they had complete control over the sport - I can't see how doing that would be a good idea irrespective to what has happened to darts, but its all opinions at the end of the day. We absolutely should be looking at ways to push certain players in to the mainstream where we can to push the sport forward - easier said than done I guess... I think the stadium rename stays just about on the right side of cringe for me, helped by the fact Littler clearly is such a big Wire fan.[/quote:q0tye0jp] I think Eddie Hearn speaks a lot of truth in this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jto-5gb ... SebSternik - Lack of stars and celebrities. - Game dying - TV contracts "wimpering out" - Hearns wanted to be in charge of the "overhaul" of RL. Seems like a lost opportunity to me.

[quote="RoyBoy29":16ltu1hq]A great bit of inexpensive marketing, well done Wire. Naming a stadium for the day for respective local celebrities will put more income in the clubs coffers. I doubt the 'Kevin Webster stadium' would go well for Salford though[/quote:16ltu1hq] Wigan missed a trick after beating Penrith last season they should of re named there stadium the Liam Moore stadium

Both Wires and Man United seem to have latched on to him as much as they possibly can. I don't doubt that he supports both teams, but I'm always cynical as to how big a fan "celebrities" actually are though, and how much is just done for the publicity. People tell me he is a genuine Wires fan who has been going to games for years before obviously having to concentrate on the darts first and foremost. If that's the case then fair enough, and by all means have him on the pitch with his trophy, but renaming the stadium is cringe.

[quote="Barstool Preacher":39l4bt4o]Both Wires and Man United seem to have latched on to him as much as they possibly can. I don't doubt that he supports both teams, but I'm always cynical as to how big a fan "celebrities" actually are though, and how much is just done for the publicity. People tell me he is a genuine Wires fan who has been going to games for years before obviously having to concentrate on the darts first and foremost. If that's the case then fair enough, and by all means have him on the pitch with his trophy, but renaming the stadium is cringe.[/quote:39l4bt4o] ‘Cringe’ or not, it was all about Luke and Man Utd all over the tabloids since his rise to stellar stardom, until this move by Wire pinched the mainstream and social media billing for 48hrs.